TUTOR: Kerry Hadley-Pryce has had three novels published by Salt Publishing: The Black Country (Michael Schmidt Prize); Gamble (shortlisted for The Encore Award) and God’s Country. Her fourth novel, Lie of the Land, is due for publication by Salt Publishing in 2025. She has a PhD in creative writing from Manchester Metropolitan University, teaches creative writing, and has contributed to Palgrave’s Smell, Memory & Literature in the Black Country anthology. She has had short stories published in Best British Short Stories 2023, Takahe Magazine, Fictive Dream and The Incubator and read by Brum Radio.
Start Date: 8th October, 2024
Duration: 6 Weeks
Fee: £160
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Reveal Your Creative Potential: The Ultimate 6-Week Online Creative Writing Course for Beginners
Are you prepared to set out on your creative writing journey? Our 6-week online creative writing course is designed especially for beginners who are eager to explore the realms of storytelling, character development, and captivating prose. Due to the high demand, we recommend early registration to secure your place in this transformative experience.
A Starting Point for Writers Worldwide
This beginner’s course is not just for those based in the UK; it serves as the perfect starting point for writers beginning their growth journey from any corner of the globe.
Guidance from Experts and Personalised Feedback
Our experienced tutors are committed to nurturing your development as a writer. Upon enrolling in the course, a dedicated professional tutor will be available to provide personalised feedback on your work throughout the six weeks. These one-on-one interactions will enhance your writing skills and boost your confidence as an aspiring writer.
Flexible Learning Tailored to Your Schedule
We understand the demands of a busy life, which is why our course is designed with your schedule in mind. There are no set class times, allowing you to work through the weekly modules at your convenience. We recommend dedicating 2-3 hours per week to maximise your engagement with the course content and assignments.
A Comprehensive Curriculum
Each week, a new module will be unveiled, covering essential aspects of creative writing. By the end of the course, you’ll possess a strong foundation in creative writing, along with your own original work to showcase your newfound skills.
Exploring Our Course Modules
Module 1: The Creative Process
We’ll learn how to lose our inner perfectionist and practise some techniques to free up our writing muscles.
Module 2: Character Creation
How might you find and develop your characters? We’ll look at a variety of approaches to this.
Module 3: Showing and Telling
‘Show, don’t tell’. Let’s look at what this means in your writing, and let’s experiment with both.
Module 4: Setting
We’ll explore the effect of setting and its interaction with emotion, character and plot.
Module 5: Point of View
Whose story is this? This week, let’s look at the range of possibilities there are, and how this can strengthen your confidence as a writer and help you find your voice.
Module 6: Structure
In this, the final week, we’ll examine how narrative can be arranged to create tension and keep your reader reading.
Embark on Your Creative Odyssey Today
Don’t miss the opportunity to unlock your creative potential and take the first step towards becoming a skilled writer. Register now for our 6-week online beginner’s creative writing course and begin your journey towards mastering the art of storytelling.
